{"id":64200,"date":"2024-12-01T00:18:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T23:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=64200"},"modified":"2024-12-01T00:18:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T23:18:25","slug":"2024-year-in-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/2024-year-in-review\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 &#8211; Year in Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63720\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63720\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63720\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Laowa_9mm_5.6_Zf_Sample_5.6_3.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 9mm 5.6 ultra wide w-dreamer uwa hyper wide heliar 10mm distortion zero-d\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Laowa_9mm_5.6_Zf_Sample_5.6_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Laowa_9mm_5.6_Zf_Sample_5.6_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Laowa_9mm_5.6_Zf_Sample_5.6_3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63720\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Laowa 9mm 5.6 | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I am always looking forward to put this recap together, so without further ado let&#8217;s have a look at some of the highlights of 2024 together.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Videos and Social Media<\/h2>\n<p>A big novelty of 2024 was, that Martin also started offering some of his reviews in the video format and after only a few attempts they look very professional now.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64206 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-19-122932.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"22\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-19-122932.png 467w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-19-122932-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/>You can find all his video reviews on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PR-Reviews\">Youtube account<\/a>, like and subscribe!<\/p>\n<p>If you are not aware we also have:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-36820\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5968898-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5968898-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5968898-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5968898.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/>A <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/socialmedia\/\">Discord server<\/a> since the beginning of 2023, which has over 500 members now.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-36819\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/87390-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/87390-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/87390-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/87390.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/>And Martin keeps taking good care of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/phillipreeve\/\">Instagram account<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Reviews<\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to Martin&#8217;s support we managed to publish at least two new articles every week in 2024, many of which were reviews. We published reviews of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>23 E-mount lenses<\/li>\n<li>13 M-mount lenses<\/li>\n<li>22 Z-mount lenses<\/li>\n<li>13 F-mount lenses<\/li>\n<li>8 lenses for other mounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I think we managed to strike a good balance of modern high performance lenses, affordable modern lenses as well as some exotic vintage lenses and also some &#8220;youngtimers&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Several of these reviews have only been possible thanks to some of you parting with their beloved lenses for a few weeks, so that we can review them. You know who you are, thanks a lot for that!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57959\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57959\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Canon_EF_85mm_1.2L_USM_II_Z6_Sample_19_1.2.jpg\" alt=\"review canon ef 85mm 1.2 l usm II mark 2 mk2 mkii 1.2l lens contrast resolution m10 42mp 24mp 61mp m6 analogue contrast bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Canon_EF_85mm_1.2L_USM_II_Z6_Sample_19_1.2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Canon_EF_85mm_1.2L_USM_II_Z6_Sample_19_1.2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Canon_EF_85mm_1.2L_USM_II_Z6_Sample_19_1.2-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Z6 | Megadap EFTZ211 | Canon EF 85mm 1.2L USM II | f\/1.2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I am still trying to fill in the gaps, so you can always have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/lenses-i-would-like-to-review\/\">my list of lenses I would like to review<\/a>. If I don&#8217;t get back to you it is most likely because I am already too busy with other lenses and I am always trying to prioritize the more exotic ones.<\/p>\n<p>I want to keep all <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/guides\/\">the guides<\/a> up-to-date as well, but in 2024 I did not yet find the time to do that properly. I did try a new format called <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/lens-reviews-in-one-sentence-part-1-voigtlander\/\">&#8220;Lens Reviews in one Sentence&#8221;<\/a> though, doing the same thing in an even more distilled way.<\/p>\n<h2>Highlights<\/h2>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-58mm-0-95-noct-nikkor-the-ultimate-lens\/\">Nikon Z 58mm 0.95 S Noct-Nikkor<\/a><\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nNow obviously I have to start this list with Nikon&#8217;s f\/0.95 lens. A lens so exotic, you couldn&#8217;t find any decent review discussing it &#8211; that is until now. It really showcases what can be done when there are little restrictions regarding size, weight and price in place.<br \/>\nThere is no doubt, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-50mm-1-2-gm\/\">Sony FE 50mm 1.2 GM<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-nikkor-z-50mm-f-1-2-s\/\">Nikon Z 50mm 1.2 S<\/a> are better choices for most people and also for these two you got in-depth reviews this year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60796\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60796\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60796\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Nikon_58mm_0.95_Noct_Zf_Sample_26_0.95.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 58mm 0.95 noct nikkor arneo nano high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Nikon_58mm_0.95_Noct_Zf_Sample_26_0.95.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Nikon_58mm_0.95_Noct_Zf_Sample_26_0.95-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Nikon_58mm_0.95_Noct_Zf_Sample_26_0.95-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-60796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 58mm 0.95 S Noct-Nikkor | f\/0.95<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p>When it comes to zoom lenses I think Sony is the manufacturer with the most innovative offerings these days and the Sony FE 12-24mm 2.8 GM and the Sony FE 20-70mm 4.0G are both testaments to that.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-12-24mm-2-8-gm\/\"><em><strong>Sony FE 12-24mm 2.8 GM<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nOnce Nikon was the company offering the best ultra wide angle zooms, but their Nikon Z 14-24mm 2.8 S looks like an outdated lukewarm update to the famous Nikon AF-S 14-24mm 2.8G, whereas this Sony lens actually pushed the limits of the f\/2.8 ultra wide angle zooms by adding an impressive 12mm setting.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45066\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45066\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45066\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Sony_FE_12-24mm_2.8_GM_Sample_4_12mm_11.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 12-24mm 2.8 gm fullframe widest lens rectilinear contrast resolution 33mp 42mp 61mp sharpness vignetting a7riv a7rv a9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Sony_FE_12-24mm_2.8_GM_Sample_4_12mm_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Sony_FE_12-24mm_2.8_GM_Sample_4_12mm_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Sony_FE_12-24mm_2.8_GM_Sample_4_12mm_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45066\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 12-24mm 2.8 GM | 12mm f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-20-70mm-4-0-g\/\">Sony FE 20-70mm 4.0 G<\/a><\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nWhile the aforementioned 12-24mm 2.8 GM is more of an exotic specialty lens, this Sony FE 20-70mm 4.0 G with its impressive zoom range is a lens for everyone. Having that zoom range in such a compact lens surely meant some compromises had to be made, but after having used this lens I could never go back to a 24-70mm 4.0 or 24-105mm 4.0. To me this is the most versatile standard zoom lens ever made.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58041\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58041\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58041\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sony_FE_20-70mm_4.0_Sample_13_20mm_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"fe 20-70mm 20-70 4.0 g 4.0g sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sony_FE_20-70mm_4.0_Sample_13_20mm_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sony_FE_20-70mm_4.0_Sample_13_20mm_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sony_FE_20-70mm_4.0_Sample_13_20mm_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 20-70mm 4.0 G | 20mm | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-10mm-2-8-af-the-beginning-of-a-new-era\/\">Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF<\/a><\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nMany people have been waiting for it and for their tenth anniversary it finally happened: the first Laowa lens with autofocus has been released. The initial demand could not be met, but now this lens is finally readily available.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49155\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49155\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49155\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_27_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"laowa 10mm 2.8 II fe C&amp;D dreamer zero-D autofocus auto focus AF venus optics review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting flare\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_27_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_27_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Laowa_10mm_2.8_AF_Sample_27_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Laowa 10mm 2.8 AF | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p>There are some expensive lenses on this list, but I also really like to see well made affordable ones, and that is what the three following lenses are.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-pergear-14mm-f-2-8-ii-ff\/\"><em><strong>Pergear 14mm 2.8 MK II<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nThe first generation of this lens wasn&#8217;t really something special so I did not expect much when this updated version was announced, but we were pleasantly surprised by this well made, capable yet affordable ultra wide angle lens.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49071\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49071\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49071\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_0405-Enhanced-NR_PR.jpg\" alt=\"Review pergear 14mm f\/2.8 II FF fullframe full-vrame APS-C nikon z6 Z6ii z50 z30 zfc z7 z7ii Z8 Z9 Zf nikon z f fc Sony FE Fuji X canon rf m43 review nikon z z-fc z30 z50 test sharpness bokeh coma vignetting Flare 24mp nikon z6 z6ii 46mp nikon z7 z7ii Z8 Z9 Zf nikon z f\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_0405-Enhanced-NR_PR.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_0405-Enhanced-NR_PR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC_0405-Enhanced-NR_PR-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49071\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Z6 | Pergear 14mm f\/2.8II | f\/8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ttartisan-75mm-f-2\/\"><em><strong>TTArtisan 75mm 2.0 AF<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nGood optical quality, nice bokeh, autofocus, compact and affordable, what else you need?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61935\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61935\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61935\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_1925_bokeh_PR.jpg\" alt=\"Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f\/2 | f\/2\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_1925_bokeh_PR.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_1925_bokeh_PR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_1925_bokeh_PR-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-61935\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f\/2 | f\/2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ttartisan-75mm-f-1-5-a-modern-and-affordable-zeiss-biotar-75-1-5\/\"><em><strong>TTArtisan 75mm 1.5 Biotar<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nIn 2023 TTArtisan released the 100mm 2.8 Trioplan replica which was a huge success, so it was obvious they would come out with more lenses like that and in 2024 they chose to release a replica of the famous Zeiss 75mm 1.5 Biotar.<br \/>\nWhat I really like about TTArtisan is that they offer these lenses at reasonable prices, unlike some scam companies we had seen in the meantime.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61571\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61571\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61571\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_1537_PR.jpg\" alt=\"Nikon Z fc | TTArtisan 75mm f\/1.5 | f\/1.5\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_1537_PR.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_1537_PR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_1537_PR-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-61571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f\/1.5 | f\/1.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-28mm-4-5-af-pancake\/\"><em><strong>Viltrox 28mm 4.5 AF Pancake<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nViltrox is another lens manufacturer giving us actually innovative lenses and the 28mm 4.5 Pancake surely is one of those. It is a quirky lens, but it is also tiny and very affordable. A 28mm you can carry everywhere. The nifty 50 finally has a companion now, the 28 mate.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_61627\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61627\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61627\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Viltrox_28mm_4.5_AF_FE_Pancake_Sample_48.jpg\" alt=\"viltrox af 28mm 4.5 fe pancake review sharpness contrast bokeh coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 a7rii a7iii a7riv a7rv a7iv a1 a9 a9ii\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Viltrox_28mm_4.5_AF_FE_Pancake_Sample_48.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Viltrox_28mm_4.5_AF_FE_Pancake_Sample_48-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Viltrox_28mm_4.5_AF_FE_Pancake_Sample_48-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-61627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Viltrox AF 28mm 4.5 FE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>Thypoch <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-thypoch-simera-28mm-1-4\/\">28mm 1.4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-thypoch-simera-35mm-1-4\/\">35mm 1.4<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-thypoch-simera-50mm-1-4\/\">50mm 1.4 Simera<\/a> lenses<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nWhile many companies started making lenses for photography and afterwards released Cine lenses, DZO went the other way and after making a name for themselves in the Cine market are now offering photography lenses under the Thypoch brand.<br \/>\nIn terms of optical performance these Simera lenses get a lot right and they do not only feature some of the best polished aspherical elements I have seen so far, but also the best diaphragm construction, which actually strikes the balance between perfectly round out of focus highlights slightly stopped down and nice sunstars stopped down further. I hope we will see some lenses with more unique specifications from them in the future.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64023\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64023\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thypoch_50mm_1.4_Simera_M10_Sample_2_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"thypoch simera 50mm 1.4 fast normal leica m10 m11 m9 m8 m10r review 42mp 24mp 61mp contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thypoch_50mm_1.4_Simera_M10_Sample_2_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thypoch_50mm_1.4_Simera_M10_Sample_2_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thypoch_50mm_1.4_Simera_M10_Sample_2_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Thypoch 50mm 1.4 Simera | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-leica-35mm-1-4-summilux-m-asph-fle-mk-ii\/\"><em><strong>Leica 35mm 1.4 FLE MK II<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nBefore we talked about many innovative lenses, but this Leica 35mm 1.4 FLE MK II is the exact opposite of that. In my opinion it is merely a low effort cash grab attempt. I was also shocked that Leica cameras secretly alter your raw files taken with this lens to give the impression of less high vignetting, even when having all the corrections in camera turned off. For the asking price this should be a lot better than it is.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_55773\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55773\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55773\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Leica_35mm_1.4_FLE_MKII_M10_Sample_26_1.4.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"35mm 1.4 Summilux-M Asph FLE MKII mark 2 leica m10 m11 m6 review contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting coma summilux 42mp 61mp 24mp\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Leica_35mm_1.4_FLE_MKII_M10_Sample_26_1.4.jpg.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Leica_35mm_1.4_FLE_MKII_M10_Sample_26_1.4.jpg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Leica_35mm_1.4_FLE_MKII_M10_Sample_26_1.4.jpg-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-55773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leica M10 | Leica 35mm 1.4 FLE MK II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p>After my <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/comparison-super-fast-50mm-m-mount-lenses\/\">Super Fast 50mm M-mount Lens Comparison<\/a>\u00a0in 2023, in 2024 I made a similar comparison of <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/comparison-fast-28mm-f-1-2-f-1-4-f-1-5-fullframe-lenses\/\">fast 28mm lenses<\/a>. Martin also compared a bunch of <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/comparison-the-battle-of-35s-nikon-z-vs-sigma-vs-tamron-vs-zeiss-vs-pergear-vs-nikon-ai-s\/\">35mm lenses from different eras<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_50834\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50834\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50834\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_1.2_1.4_1.5_Comparison_Fullframe_lenses.jpg\" alt=\"28mm fullframe comparison 1.4 1.2 1.5 voigtl\u00e4nder laowa nikon af-s af-d argus nokton thypoch simera sigma art dg contrast resolution bokeh vignetting coma sharpness loca ca\" width=\"800\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_1.2_1.4_1.5_Comparison_Fullframe_lenses.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_1.2_1.4_1.5_Comparison_Fullframe_lenses-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_1.2_1.4_1.5_Comparison_Fullframe_lenses-768x241.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Nikon AF 28mm 1.4D | Laowa 28mm 1.2 Argus | Thypoch Simera 28mm 1.4 | Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 1.5 Nokton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This blog has been educating people about different sensor filter stacks and what they mean for us for years, so I built up on that and assembled <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/different-filter-stacks-and-what-they-mean-for-us-sony-e-nikon-z-leica-m-kolari-ut\/\">a follow-up article<\/a>, this time showing not only resolution but also bokeh differences of the same lenses used on no less than four different cameras. This article also gives us a better understanding of how M-mount lenses work on Z-mount cameras.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-57069\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/filterstack_cameras_Lenses.jpg\" alt=\"filter stack comparison sony e nikon z fe leica m kolari UT\" width=\"800\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/filterstack_cameras_Lenses.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/filterstack_cameras_Lenses-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/filterstack_cameras_Lenses-768x257.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The article where I tried <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/using-speedboosters-on-fullframe-cameras\/\">Speedboosters on fullframe cameras<\/a> has also generated way more interest than I expected, seems there are some tinkerers among you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53161\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53161\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-53161\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LensTurbo_Speedbooster_Title.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LensTurbo_Speedbooster_Title.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LensTurbo_Speedbooster_Title-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LensTurbo_Speedbooster_Title-768x415.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zhong Yi LensTurboII and Nikon AF 85mm 1.4D via Pixco Speedbooster on Sony A7rII<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p>I also bought the Nikon to Sony <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-monster-la-fe1-and-la-fe2-af-adapter-nikon-f-to-sony-e\/\">Monster Adapters LA-FE1 and LA-FE2<\/a> that are supposed to allow Sony users the usage of F-mount lenses with well working autofocus. There are some caveats as discussed in my review, but I am amazed we have options like this keeping old autofocus lenses alive.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54340\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54340\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54340\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Monster_Adapter_LA-FE1_LA-FE2_Nikon_F_Sony_e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Monster_Adapter_LA-FE1_LA-FE2_Nikon_F_Sony_e.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Monster_Adapter_LA-FE1_LA-FE2_Nikon_F_Sony_e-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Monster_Adapter_LA-FE1_LA-FE2_Nikon_F_Sony_e-768x358.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54340\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monster LA-FE1 | Monster LA-FE2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The price for this year&#8217;s most obscure review goes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-ttartisan-dot-sight\/\">TTArtisan Dot Sight<\/a> though. A small device to help you frame birds and other small animals. I barely knew these things existed, but Martin sure made good use of it and many people were interested in learning more about it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60462\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_3243_prod-photo.jpg\" alt=\"TTARTISAN Dot Sight - open\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_3243_prod-photo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_3243_prod-photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC_3243_prod-photo-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Supporting Us<\/h2>\n<p>I also want to use this opportunity to thank everyone who used our donation buttons, which helps us a lot with creating new content. Some of you even added small notes to the donations and you can be assured we read all of them with great joy.<\/p>\n<p>We do not reply each one of you individually (getting the E-mail addresses from Paypal is also very time consuming) but I promise every message is being read thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p>Some people even set up monthly or yearly donations this way, which shows how much trust you put in us to keep creating interesting content. We will sure try not to disappoint you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=3K9EJRRQVXT4J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40345 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/donate2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"103\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/en_SE\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> <span style=\"color: #999999;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/en_SE\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><em>via Paypal (BastianK)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=EMVMGDFMYN26E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40345 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/donate2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"103\" height=\"29\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/en_SE\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/en_SE\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>via Paypal (Martin)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For those that are new here (Welcome!) some additional information I am sure the regular readers are already aware of:<br \/>\nMartin and I have our own donation buttons as well as affiliate links, so the money donated or generated through the links goes directly to the author of that article where you clicked on the button or link.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_62461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62461\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-62461\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tokina_17mm_3.5_AT-X_AF_Pro_Sample_A7III_31_11_CPL.jpg\" alt=\"tokina 17mm 3.5 af at-x pro auto focus wide angle ultra review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting compact nikon d700 d800 d810 d850 d780 fm fe f3 f f5 z6 z7 z8 zftokina 17mm 3.5 af at-x pro auto focus wide angle ultra review architecture 42mp 61mp sony a7riv a7rv sharpness contrast vignetting compact nikon d700 d800 d810 d850 d780 fm fe f3 f f5 z6 z7 z8 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tokina_17mm_3.5_AT-X_AF_Pro_Sample_A7III_31_11_CPL.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tokina_17mm_3.5_AT-X_AF_Pro_Sample_A7III_31_11_CPL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tokina_17mm_3.5_AT-X_AF_Pro_Sample_A7III_31_11_CPL-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-62461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Tokina 17mm 3.5 AF AT-X Pro | f\/11 | Polarizer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These donations allow us to sometimes buy a lens with the sole purpose of reviewing it and selling it afterwards, which cannot always be done without a loss. For reviews I usually have to buy higher priced (used) lenses from a dealer, to be able to return them if they are faulty. These lenses are then being sold afterwards at a lower price on the blog\/ebay\/online forums. The first place I share when such lenses are available is our <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/socialmedia\/\">Discord Server<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Future brings<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64298\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64298\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As many of you already noticed I became a father in 2024. You have to thank my wife here for me still being able to work on new articles for you. This also led to me being more interested in AF lenses and I decided to buy some F-mount ones, as these currently strike a balance between optical quality, bokeh and price that I find quite appealing. So there will be more reviews of Nikon lenses from the AF-S era and also a guide discussing them.<\/p>\n<p>Currently I am working on reviews of some higher end E-mount lenses though, the Sony FE 70-200mm 2.8 GM OSS II and the Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II. I am sure many people are waiting for my review of the updated 85mm, so that has a bit of a priority now.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63644\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63644\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63644\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ektachrome_100_F80_24-70mm_2.8G_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ektachrome_100_F80_24-70mm_2.8G_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ektachrome_100_F80_24-70mm_2.8G_4-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ektachrome_100_F80_24-70mm_2.8G_4-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Ektachrome 100 | Nikon AF-S 24-70mm 2.8G | 24mm | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For the fans of the Analogue Adventures I also have good news: after I have been mainly shooting Color-Negative film so far, we will next have a look at the Slide films still available. We will start with Ektachrome 100, Provia 100F and Velvia 100.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to new lenses there will also be surprises, as there are still new players (and this time from Europe) entering the market.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64308\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64308\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64308\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nikon_Zf_58mm_1.4G_2.0_Sample.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nikon_Zf_58mm_1.4G_2.0_Sample.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nikon_Zf_58mm_1.4G_2.0_Sample-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nikon_Zf_58mm_1.4G_2.0_Sample-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 58mm 1.4G | f\/2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As always I hope, many of you will keep following us on that journey to find out what the future in the world of photography and lens design brings.<\/p>\n<h2>Further Reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/lenses\/all-lens-reviews\/\">All Lens Reviews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/the-best-fullframe-lenses-from-china\/\">Best fullframe lenses from China<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/bokeh-explained\/\">Bokeh explained<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/photography\/analogue-adventures\/\">Analogue Adventures<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction I am always looking forward to put this recap together, so without further ado let&#8217;s have a look at some of the highlights of 2024 together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4708,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[149],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-meta"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - 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